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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation). George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation). George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1 George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War< George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first p George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. 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George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Washington received his initial military training and command with the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and was named a delegate to the George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation). George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Washington received his initial military training and command with the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and was named a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he was appointed Commanding General of the Continental Army. He commanded American forces, allied with France, in the defeat and surrender of the British during the Siege of Yorktown, and resigned his commission in 1783 after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Washington played a key role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution and was then elected president by the Electoral College in the first two elections. He implemented a strong, well-financed national government while remaining impartial in a fierce rivalry between cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. During the George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation). George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Washington received his initial military training and command with the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and was named a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he was appointed Commanding General of the Continental Army. He commanded American forces, allied with France, in the defeat and surrender of the British during the Siege of Yorktown, and resigned his commission in 1783 after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Washington played a key role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution and was then elected president by the Electoral College in the first two elections. He implemented a strong, well-financed national government while remaining impartial in a fierce rivalry between cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. During the French Revolution, he proclaimed a policy of neutrality while sanctioning the Jay Treaty. He set enduring precedents for the office of president, including the title "President of the United States", and his Farewell Address is widely regarded as a pre-eminent statement on republicanism. Washington owned slaves for labor and trading, and supported measures passed by Congress protecting slavery, in order to preserve national unity. He later became troubled with the institution of slavery and freed his slaves in a 1799 will. He endeavored to assimilate Native Americans into Western culture, but responded to their hostility in times of war. He was a member of the Anglican Church and the Freemas George Washington Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about First President of the United States. For other uses, see George Washington (disambiguation). George Washington 1st President of the United States In office April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 Vice President John Adams Preceded by Office established Succeeded by John Adams 7th Senior Officer of the United States Army In office July 13, 1798 – December 14, 1799 President John Adams Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army In office June 14, 1775 – December 23, 1783 Appointed by Continental Congress Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Henry Knox as Senior Officer Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia In office May 10, 1775 – June 15, 1775 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Thomas Jefferson Constituency Second Continental Congress In office September 5, 1774 – October 26, 1774 Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency First Continental Congress Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In office May 18, 1761 – May 6, 1776 Preceded by Unknown Succeeded by Office abolished Constituency Fairfax County In office July 24, 1758 – May 18, 1761 Preceded by Thomas Swearingen Succeeded by George Mercer Constituency Frederick County Personal details Born (1732-02-22)February 22, 1732 Popes Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America Died December 14, 1799(1799-12-14) (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Political party Independent Spouse(s) Martha Dandridge (m. 1759) Children John (adopted) Patsy (adopted) Parents Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington Residence Mount Vernon Awards Congressional Gold Medal Thanks of Congress Signature Military service Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain United States of America Branch/service British colonial forces Continental Army United States Army Years of service 1752–58 (Colonial forces) 1775–83 (Continental Army) 1798–99 (U.S. Army) Rank Colonel (Colonial forces) General and Commander-in-Chief (Continental Army) Lieutenant general (United States Army) General of the Armies (promoted posthumously in 1976 by an Act of Congress) Commands Virginia Regiment Continental Army United States Army Battles/wars French and Indian War Battle of Jumonville Glen Battle of Fort Necessity Braddock Expedition Battle of the Monongahela Forbes Expedition American Revolutionary War Boston campaign New York and New Jersey campaign Philadelphia campaign Yorktown campaign Northwest Indian War Whiskey Rebellion This article is part of a series about George Washington Early life Ancestry Military career Electoral history American Revolution Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Valley Forge Battle of Trenton Mount Vernon Conference 1787 Constitutional Convention President of the United States Presidency First term 1788–89 election 1st inauguration Judiciary Act Whiskey Rebellion Thanksgiving Presidential title Coinage Act Residence Act District of Columbia Second term 1792 election 2nd inauguration Neutrality Act Jay Treaty Judicial appointments Farewell Address Legacy Legacy Monuments Depictions Slavery Papers Library Bibliography George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who also served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Washington received his initial military training and command with the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses and was named a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he was appointed Commanding General of the Continental Army. He commanded American forces, allied with France, in the defeat and surrender of the British during the Siege of Yorktown, and resigned his commission in 1783 after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Washington played a key role in the adoption and ratification of the Constitution and was then elected president by the Electoral College in the first two elections. He implemented a strong, well-financed national government while remaining impartial in a fierce rivalry between cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. During the French Revolution, he proclaimed a policy of neutrality while sanctioning the Jay Treaty. He set enduring precedents for the office of president, including the title "President of the United States", and his Farewell Address is widely regarded as a pre-eminent statement on republicanism. Washington owned slaves for labor and trading, and supported measures passed by Congress protecting slavery, in order to preserve national unity. He later became troubled with the institution of slavery and freed his slaves in a 1799 will. He endeavored to assimilate Native Americans into Western culture, but responded to their hostility in times of war. He was a member of the Anglican Church and the Freemasons, and he urged tolerance for all religions in his roles as general and president. Upon his death, he was eulogized as "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." He has been memorialized by monuments, art, geographical locations, stamps, and currency, and many scholars and polls rank him among the top American presidents.